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Step 8: Produce

In this step, students must analyze the needs of the audience and the purpose of the project before determining the most appropriate format for communicating the results of their research. Students then use writing and speaking skills, technology and other information tools to display and communicate new knowledge and understandings as they create final products that apply to authentic, real-world contexts.

 

Cognitive Skill Levels
Analyze audience and purpose : Evaluation
Select format : Knowledge; Evaluation
Communicate new understanding : Synthesis; Application
Indicators Addressed
Social Studies
6.0.B
Write to learn and communicate social studies understandings.
 6.0.B.2
Use formal writing, such as multi-paragraph essays, historical investigations, research reports, letters, summaries, to inform.
   
6.0.B.3
Use formal writing, such as multi-paragraph essays, historical investigations, editorials, and letters to persuade.
    6.0.B.3
Use formal writing, such as multi-paragraph essays, historical investigations, editorials and letters to persuade.
 6.0.B.3.A
Use formal writing, such as multi-paragraph essays, historical investigations, editorials and letters to persuade by identifying form, audience, topic, and purpose.
 
Skills for Success
 Communication Skills 3.1
The student will plan for successful communication experiences.
 3.1.A.a
The student will identify audiences and purposes for communicating.
     

3.1.A.b
The student will identify appropriate means for constructing and delivering messages for a variety of purposes, audiences and situations.
    Communication Skills 3.2
The student will acquire, manage, and convey information, using a variety of strategies and technologies.
 3.2.A.e
The student will convey information, using strategies and means appropriate to the audience, purposes, and situation.
 
Library Media
3.4
Communicate results.

3.4.7
Using a format best suited to audience and purpose, develop a product or presentation which resolves an identified question or information need.
 
MD Tech Literacy for Students
 6.0
Demonstrate ability to use technology and develop strategies to solve problems and make informed decisions.

6.0.8.A.5.a
Display data and information using technology tools.
      6.0.8.A.5.b
Use communication tools to communicate results.
      6.0.8.A.5.c
Present information and conclusions in formats that are appropriate to a specific audience.
Instructional Examples
Middle School
   
 
High School
   

Use the links below to explore instructional aspects of this step in further depth.

  • Identify the Audience:

Your Audience Is Important

Identify and Write for Your Audience

Audience Matters

  • Communicate New Understandings

To be added: Student Research Workbook

Social Studies Research / Pre-search / Question / Plan / Gather / Sift & Sort / Synthesize / Evaluate / Produce

 

The research steps are based on the Research Cycle developed by Jamie McKenzie.
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